I'm at a loss of words. Brown Bagger was so full of life! He helped me so much when I was first diagnosed. So sad, so very sad.

Lena

I had a port for my 24/7, 5FU treatment. My chemo/radiation lasted for 6 weeks. They did labs from my port and used it for multiple surgeries. It wasn't too bad. Best of wishes with your treatment.

Congratulations Eric! You continue to work hard.
Keep moving forward!

I would have to agree. Schedule for a power port and use the PICC line for chemo until you can get the port placed. Five weeks is too long to wait for treatment.

Please keep us posted, and best of luck for you!

Lena

Went to the Oncologist last Monday for my biannual CEA testing, and was talking to her about this nagging pain I'm having where my Liver and Gall bladder are. Well, that conversation lead into a CAT scan of my liver to rule out Liver mets. I hate even typing that. Hopefully, it just my gall bladder ...

This made me giggle! Wish they would of found diamonds during my colonoscopy!
Great story.

Chemo/rad then Proctocolectomy with Ileo anal pouch anastomoses - November 3rd 2009. Ned since.
Lena

My WBC's are 3.3, and I'm 3 years post chemo. Oncologist tells me it's my new normal. Haven't been sick in 3 years, and I feel pretty good, so we're just watching it.

Lena

Your mother was a wonderful lady, she helped me so much when i first was diagnosed. Beautiful headstone. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lena

I received my Lynch testing results yesterday. From counseling to results took just a little over 3 weeks. I thought that was pretty fast. Mine were negative. Hope you get your results in a timely fashion!
Lena

I also had hand and foot syndrome. I used Gold Bond lotion during the day and Vitamin E at night. I had to stop working at 4 weeks because it was too painful to walk or to even stand on them. I stopped wearing socks except for at night. The friction only made it worse. I elevated my legs, so my heel...

Welcome! Sounds like you are doing the same thing I did. The only difference was, due to surgery complications, an ileostomy could not be done (which was fine with me). The surgeon did an Proctocolectomy with Ileo anal pouch anastomoses. This was done in two phases, which made for a 21 day hospital ...

Bec, so glad your scan was negative!
Whew.

Lena

Congrats on your last hook up!
Go celebrate when you can.
Yay!!

Lena

Had to give several 'courtesy flushes' on an American flight somewhere above St.Louis.
I'm like a little kid. We go some place, I need to check out the bathroom.
Lena